by Nelet Kok | Dec 9, 2021 | Story of Grace
The Windsor Aftercare reopened in June 2021, after closing in March 2020 due to Covid-19 lockdown regulations. For one child, the reopening of the Windsor aftercare meant the world: this is his story. Lethabo, coordinator at the aftercare spoke to John* a 12 year old...
by Nelet Kok | Sep 15, 2021 | News, Story of Grace
2021 is an odd year. We are all holding our breath, trying to come to terms of the events of 2020 while cautiously looking to see what’s waiting around the next corner. Yet, with or without us, nature continues to travel its course and winter has made way to longer...
by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | News, Story of Grace
For the past two years events that have become institutions for NGOs, like the annual #Madibaday, have become a challenge. Individuals and organisations have had to become creative to find ways to still serve the community and challenge the good energy generated by...
by Nelet Kok | Jul 6, 2021 | Guest contribution, News, Story of Grace
You’re likely in search of good news as much as what you are in search of the next #familymeeting announcing Level 3. In all of this, Zuki is a breath of fresh air. She is optimistic, kind and a big dreamer. Zuki hails from Kokstad. Zuki, short for Zukiswa, found...
by Nelet Kok | Jul 28, 2020 | News, Story of Grace
On a sunny winter’s day in Johannesburg a team from Tshepo Community Development Initiative sets out. Armed with masks, hand sanitiser, homemade soup, beanies and blankets they set out to serve those who are living on the street during this trying time. The team, on...
by Nelet Kok | Feb 27, 2020 | Story of Grace
Simon* has been attending the Tshepo soup kitchen for a long time, some times as a regular, other times missing for months before we saw him again. He expressed an interest in applying for an ID and Sassa card, which our social worker, Theki, assisted him with. He had...